Entry-Level Trades Worker, Certificate of Completion

This certificate is designed for those individuals pursuing apprenticeship and working towards courses that contribute to the application process. This program allows students to gain maximum points towards the apprenticeship process for some trades. Students get an introduction to the various apprenticeship programs available and gain basic skills to be successful candidates. It also provides a pathway for students interested in pursuing advanced technology programs of study and provides employability skills for entering the workforce.

17-21 credits

Program Contacts

• Program Coordinator: Joy Crump, [e-mail], 541-463-5496
• Academic Advising: https://www.lanecc.edu/get-support/academic-support/academic-advising/connect-advising; 541-463-3800; [e-mail]

Cost

Estimated Cost: $ 4,082

• Resident Tuition: $2,922 *
• Technology Fees: $ 273
• General Student Fees: $ 271**
• Online Course Fee : $ 100 (if applicable)
• Books / Course Materials: $ 335 (Some courses use Open Educational Resources (OER), which are free or low-cost materials.)
• Program Specific Fees: $ 181 (Course Fees)

Costs provided are estimates only. Learn more and view current tuition and fee information at https://www.lanecc.edu/costs-admission/tuition-fees-and-payments/credit-tuition

*Resident tuition is based on all program requirements (general education, core, directed electives). Any prerequisites required prior to the entry of the program will be listed separately.

**General Student fees are paid once each term, depending on whether you are taking classes on Main Campus, or at one of the outreach centers or by distance learning.

***Any special info about program costs or expenses.

****This is the total of all the differential fees attached to the courses in this program.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students who complete this program will be able to:

PLO 1 - Meet basic entry-level skills and earn points to apply for an apprenticeship program

PLO 2 - Gain exposure to the advanced technical classes offered at LCC to better identify a construction field of interest

PLO 3 - Earn industry-recognized credentials for employment in the construction fields, including NCCER, OSHA-10, and first aid/CPR certification

PLO 4 - Apply work-ready skills for the construction fields

Program Requirements

General Education

HE 252	First Aid	3
	Human Relations - choose one course from list	3-4

List of accepted Human Relations Courses

Program Core Courses

APR 101	Trade Skills Fundamentals	4
CST 110	Blueprint Reading 1	3

Choose TWO courses from the following:

APR 105	Electrical Wiring for the Trades	4
APR 106	Plumbing Trade Introduction	2
COOP 206	Co-op Ed: Internship Seminar	2
CST 111	Construction Orientation and Environment	2
CST 211	Blueprint Reading 2	3
DRF 160	Computer-Aided Drafting and Design	4
GWE 180	Co-op Ed: General Work Experience	1-12
MTH 075	Applied Algebra for Technicians	4
MTH 085	Applied Geometry for Technicians	4
MTH 095	Intermediate Algebra	5
MTH 097	Geometry	4
MTH 112Z	Precalculus II: Trigonometry	4
WLD 121	Shielded Metal Arc Welding 1 (stick welding)	4
WLD 143	Wire Drive Welding 1	4

GWE 180: complete a minimum of 3 credits. 3 credits of another 280 Co-op course is also accepted.

Notes

• In order to apply for an apprenticeship program, students need algebra which can be completed either in high school or college. Some AAS apprenticeship programs requires higher math. Please consult with an academic advisor.

Licensing and Certification

• NCCER Embedded in the Trade Skills Fundamentals class. This certificate is an industry-standard credential. TSF class will administer, an online exam. NCCER will award the 10 credentials.
• OSHA 10 Embedded in the Trade Skills Fundamentals class. This certificate is an industry-standard credential. TSF class will administer the online curriculum and exam. OSHA will award the credential.
• First Aid/CPR/AED Is embedded in HE 252. Course will administer tests and award certificates.